Cub ScoutingCub Scouting is a program for 2nd - 5th graders designed to meet the needs of young boys, by offering fun and challenging activities to promote character development, citizenship, and physical fitness.

Boy ScoutingBoy Scouts is a program for boys 11 through 17, designed to develop character, citizenship, and fitness.

VenturingVenturing is a youth development program for young men and women 14 years of age (and in the 9th grade) through 20 years old.

Sea ScoutsSea Scouts is a youth development program for young men and women 14 years of age through 20 years old with a special interest in aquatic activities.

ExploringExploring is Learning for Life’s career education program for young men and women who are 14 to 20 years old.

Learning For LifeLearning for Life offers seven programs designed to support schools and community-based organizations in their efforts to prepare youth to successfully handle the complexities of contemporary society and to enhance their self-confidence, motivation, and self-esteem.

ActivitiesThe Sam Houston Area Council offers a variety of activities in which packs, troops, teams, crews and ships are invited to participate.

Advancement & AwardsScouts are rewarded for each achievement, which helps him or her gain self-confidence.

Eagle Scout AssociationThe Eagle Scout Association provides a formal structure for Eagle Alumni to network with each other and to lead in perpetuating the growth of Scouting for the next generation.

Order of the ArrowThe Order of the Arrow is the national honor society of the Boy Scouts of America.

Program GuideThe Program Guide contains valuable information about council and district programs, descriptions and calendars and is an essential tool for unit leaders.

Scout FairScout Fair is an exposition of Scouting activities presented by units from across the council. Scouts and families can visit hundreds of booths and displays.

Scouting for FoodScouting for Food is a council-wide service project in conjunction with the Houston Food Bank and "Souper Bowl of Caring.”

TrainingEvery Scout deserves a trained leader. Training is an important part of learning to become an effective leader.

DistrictsThe Sam Houston Area Council is divided into 27 geographic districts.

Aldine PathfinderAldine Pathfinder District is in the Central Division and is a Scoutreach program that serves Scouts living in the Aldine and Spring Branch school districts.

AntaresAntares District is in the Central Division and is a Scoutreach program that serves Scouts living in the North Forest and Houston school districts, 5th Ward and select schools within Lamar and Fort Bend ISD.

AquilaAquila District is in the South Division and serves the southwest area of the Houston ISD attendance zones of Harris County, including Sharpstown, Bellaire, Meyerland, and Braes Oak.

ArrowmoonArrowmoon District is in the Frontier Division and serves Anderson-Shiro, Bryan, Caldwell, College Station, Madisonville County Navasota and Richards school districts.

BayshoreBayshore District is in the East Division and serves Clear Creek ISD, Deer Park ISD and La Porte ISD.

Big CypressBig Cypress is in the West Division and serves the northwest area of the Cy-Fair ISD attendance zones of Harris County, including Cypress, Bridgeland and Fairfield.

BrahmanBrahman is in the Frontier Division and serves Matagorda, Wharton and Colorado counties.

BrazosBrazos District is in the South Division and serves Lamar CISD and Needville ISD in Fort Bend County.

CopperheadCopperhead District is in the West Division and serves the southwest side of the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD south of West Rd and west of Eldridge Pkwy.

David CrockettDavid Crockett District is located in the Frontier Division and serves Bellville, Brazos. Brenham, Burton, Hempstead, Sealy, Somerville and Waller school districts.

Eagle TrailEagle Trail District is located in the East Division and serves the Pasadena area.

Flaming ArrowFlaming Arrow is in the East Division and serves Scouts living in the Splendora, New Caney, Huffman and Humble school districts.

George StrakeGeorge Strake is the Frontier Division and serves Scouts living in the Conroe (north of the San Jacinto River), Huntsville, Montgomery, New Waverly, Trinity and Willis school districts.

Iron HorseIron Horse is in the North Division and serves Scouts living in the Spring and Klein school districts (east of Kuykendahl).

MustangMustang District is in the West Division and serves Scouts living in the Spring Branch and Houston (north of Westheimer and outside of Beltway 8) school districts.

North StarNorth Star Division is in the South Division and serves Scouts living in the Fort Bend school district (north of US-59 in Fort Bend County).

OrionOrion District is in the North Division and serves Scouts living in the Tomball and Magnolia school districts.

PhoenixPhoenix District is located in the North Division and serves Scouts living in the Klein school district (west of Kuykendahl).

RavenRaven District is in the East Division and serves Scouts living in East Houston, Barbers Hill, Galena Park, Goose Creek CISD, Channelview, Crosby, Sheldon and Mont Belvieu school districts.

SkylineSkyline is in the East Division and serves Scouts living in Houston schools in Garden Oaks, Oak Forest, Acres Homes, the Heights, Independence Heights, North side of Downtown Houston, Magnolia, Denver Harbor, Wallisville Road and Port of Houston area.

Soaring EagleSoaring Eagle is in the North Division and serves Scouts living in the eastern area of the Cy-Fair school district.

Tall TimbersTall Timbers is located in the North Division and serves Scouts living in the Conroe school district (south of the San Jacinto River).

TatankaTatanka is the Central Division and is a Scoutreach program that serves Scouts living in Alief school district, inner city Houston, northern parts of the city, Sunnyside area, Houston Housing Authority, selected city parks and selected schools in Houston ISD.

Texas SkiesTexas Skies is in the West Division and serves Scouts living in the Katy and Royal school districts.

Thunder WolfThunder Wolf is in the South Division and serves Scouts living in the Fort Bend school district (south of US-59 in Fort Bend county).

Twin BayouTwin Bayou is in the South Division and serves Scouts living in southwest area of Houston school district, including West University, Tanglewilde, River Oaks, Upper Kirby, Neartown, Galleria, Tanglewood and Westchase.

W.L. DavisW.L. Davis is located in the Central Division and is a Scoutreach program that serves Scouts living in the south region of the Houston, inner city Houston, Third Ward, Sunnyside, and Hiram Clarke area.

DonateHelp ensure the success of Scouting in the Sam Houston Area Council with meaningful gifts.

Annual Giving (FOS)Friends of Scouting is an opportunity for families, friends, alumni, business and community organizations to support Scouting.

EndowmentEndowment gifts ensure that the council can continue to offer the outstanding programs we now have and also grow to meet the needs of our youth and community for the next 100 years.

Leaders of Tomorrow CampaignThe Leaders of Tomorrow Campaign is an initiative to unleash the potential of our programs and camp properties to best serve the needs of Scouting families in the 21st century.

Memorial and TributesMemorials and tributes are a gratifying way for individuals, businesses, or groups to remember special friends.

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This page is a resource for district volunteers. For questions and comments, email: DistrictOps@SHAC.org.

District Committee Resources

Council Coordinated is a triannual meeting for district leadership to receive the updates from the council and is held at the Cockrell Scout Center at 7:00 pm: March 26, 2015, May 28, 2015, October 22, 2015, March 31, 2016, May 26, 2016, October 20, 2016.

Key Leaders Conference is an annual half day meeting for district leadership at the Cockrell Scout Center on January 9, 2016 at 8:00 am. District Journey to Excellence recognitions are awarded at Key Leaders Conference.

TheSHAC Toolkit has great resources to provide to units including the SHAC Scoop, Hot Sheet and The Scouting Trail.

The SHAC Program Guide is provided annually to units at May Roundtable. The Program Guide contains the council and district calendars and a CD of council and district flyers.

District Key 3 (No. 513-630). The district Key 3 consists of the district chairman, district commissioner, and district executive. These three crucial positions work together to define and serve the needs of the district. Key 3 orientation video Part 1, Part 2

Nominating Committee Worksheet (513-332). A district committee is responsible for increasing the effectiveness of Scouting throughout a district through the achievement of district goals. Thus, the task of the district nominating committee selecting a slate of competent officers and members at large for the next year is an extremely important one. video

Selecting District People (No. 34512) helps key district leaders determine the number of people needed to operate an effective district, and then provides information on how to locate, select and recruit volunteers.

The District (No. 33070) provides information on how the district carries out the operational mission of the council.

District Activities Committee Resources

Activities Work Plan is the monthly report that the district activities chair provides to the District Committee.

Event Close Out Meeting is a required meeting that is held 2 weeks after every district event with the district activities chair, event chair, and district executive.

Check Request should be submitted to the district executive for budgeted supplies to obtain a check request directly to a vendor (attach a quote or PO), request a cash advance (attach a quote or PO) or to request reimbursement (original receipts must be attached and PO number noted in description).

Purchase Order Requisition. Purchase orders are the preferred method for obtaining supplies for district events. Submit this form to the district executive at least 30 days before supplies are needed along with a bid (quote).

National Shooting Sports Manual(No 30931) contains information relevant to all individuals involved in shooting sports programs, including merit badge counselors, range masters, and others involved in organizing and assisting in the delivery of shooting programs.

Quartermaster Request Form for council and event chairs to request quartermaster supplies for council and district events. The request form is currently being updated and will be available soon.

Shooting Sports Request Form for council and district event chairs and/or certified range master to request BB, archery, tomahawks and wrist rockets for council and district events. Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts cannot use tomahawks. The request form is currently being updated and will be available soon. National Shooting Sports Manual (Changes to shooting sports manual, effective Jan 2014.)

Guide to Advancement 2013 helps council and district advancement committees understand and implement the advancement programs and procedures of the Boy Scouts of America. This replaces the previous Advancement Committee: Policies and Procedures.

Eagle Scout Service Project Fundraising Application (page 17 of the Eagle Scout service project workbook) must be used by Scouts to obtain approval for Eagle Scout project fundraising or securing donations of materials for their Eagle projects. This is necessary in all circumstances except when all contributions are from the candidate, his parents or relatives, unit or chartering organization, parents or other members of his unit, or the beneficiary of the project. Scouts should submit the fillable form to the council for consideration. The Scout should also print a copy and include it with his project plan. Within two business days, the Scout will receive an e-mail response either seeking additional information or providing project funding approval. When approved, a copy of the approval email is to be included with the fundraising application as a part of the Scout's project plan.

Service Project Planning Guidelines can be utilized for all Scouting service projects including Eagle Scout service projects. The guidelines must not be construed to be additional requirements for an Eagle Scout service project, but they do represent elements that should appear on the Eagle Scout candidate’s final project plan from the Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook, No. 512-927. The next revision of the workbook will incorporate these guidelines.

District Camping Committee Resources

Camping and Outdoor Program Committee Guide is designed to help districts offer a balanced outdoor program that delivers the promise of Scouting—from Cub Scouting to Venturing and Sea Scouting. The new publication emphasizes integration of partner committees (conservation, COPE/climbing, aquatics, shooting, properties, maintenance, risk management, and health and safety) to achieve the program goals of the council.

Training Records. Check out your training records at MyScouting.org under Training Validation. If you notice any discrepancies, report them here. MyScouting.org has recently added a new feature to its menu – “Training Validation.” Through this feature, Scouters are able to view a list of all training records in their member ID that have been entered into ScoutNet. As you view this list, you may find that courses you have completed are missing. There are many reasons why this could have happened – multiple member IDs, illegible training reports, district training reports not being turned in, or simply human error. Whatever the reason, you now have an opportunity to help us update your records. Please visit the training page to report trainings that are NOT showing on your MyScouting.org account.